Seeking knowledge about the Japanese skincare market

[made of stone]

I've just been offered some sort of opportunity in the skincare market in Japan (I'm based in the UK right now).

Would any members who know a fair amount about that market be prepared to chat a little with me by PM or in the Chat here? It shouldn't take very long at all.
I only want to keep it private because this is a potential business opportunity for me.

Many thanks for your time, whether or not you are able to help!

 

[epigene]

I'm just a consumer of Japanese skincare products but am willing to answer any questions you may have--provided I know something about it!

I don't have much time for chat, so PM me anytime!

 

[made of stone]

So many thanks epigene, your very kind assistance is most welcome! I shall be in touch via PM in a few days once i've received a few more details.

If anyone else can offer me a little insight i'd be delighted. It shouldn't take very long at all, perhaps ten minutes of your time, or twenty at most.

 

[misa.j]

I can ask my friends who are in Japan about cosmetics and skincare, so please feel free to PM me! It will be a second hand info though as I haven't been really into that kind of thing myself.

 

[Elizabeth]

Just as a personal opinion, Japanese skin care products sold in drugstores (Boire & Dove in particular) tend to be thick, greasy, nonabsorbant, difficult to apply, horribly expensive and more likely to give irritation than take it away. There may be differences in sensitivity but that is definately an area I make sure to stock up on before leaving.

Hopefully the OP's involvement can have a positive impact.

 

[made of stone]

I can ask my friends who are in Japan about cosmetics and skincare, so please feel free to PM me! It will be a second hand info though as I haven't been really into that kind of thing myself.

Thank you so much misa.j for your very kind offer! I shall certainly be in touch, once i've put together (and been provided) more information, both in English and in Japanese.

Hopefully the OP's involvement can have a positive impact.

I hope so too! I have absolutely no pretensions about taking on the major Japanese companies, but at first glance I may have been offered something good here that has been formulated and produced abroad, completely natural etc etc etc...I just need some feedback to confirm what i've already been 'sold' about these products, and the market share they've already gained....

You never know! I'd say a third of my heart still stays in Japan, it'd be nice to take my other two-thirds back there for a visit sometime, even just on business!